Thailand, Here I Come!
Well, finally after a couple of attempts to get a trip off the ground, it looks like a short one is finally in order. Jan. 28-Feb. 5. Going with friends ( a couple ) who are very familiar with...
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Rather than spend a day in the airport just to get to Viet Nam and maybe another to get back, I'd vote that you stay in Thailand. The Rose Garden does a good show of Thai dancing, ceremonies and...
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I'm so glad you're going, OSB! But with just a week, don't even think of Vietnam. Spend a few days in Bangkok and then do choose one other destination. I can't tell you about Chang Mai because I...
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Chi-chi: Thanks for the advice. Do you know if the Hilton is one of those hotels on the river you refer to? He seems to think it will run somewhere between $100-200 nt. Yes, I would like the other...
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Centre Point Silom. More like a hotel than a condo -- daily maid service, breakfast included, pool, workout room. It's also on the river, but doesn't have waterfront footage exactly. The water taxi is...
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It's been a long time since I was in Thailand, 1999, but at that time I stayed at the Mandarin Oriental....a lovely, luxury hotel rignt on the river. Check their rates. It was very inexpensive and...
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I would agree with endo that if you were going to do a side trip, Angkor Wat would be the can't-miss choice. The flight isn't much longer than the flight to Phuket, but it is a lot more expensive --...
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Yes, my friends will be my tour guides throughout the week. He will leave 2 days earlier than 'us girls'. They are looking into the possibilities of Centre Point as well as other places. endo213: She...
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Yikes, endo - I checked & at their online sight, the Mandarin Oriental's least expensive room is $405 (some over $600). That's way out of my pocket range. It does look lovely though.
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I can vouch for Centre Point Silom, OSB. Cliff also stayed there (at my recommendation) and was very pleased. I think you'll spend under $100/night for the smallest room, which includes breakfast. If...
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Chi-chi: Hey, you "had me" with your first post! I have sent the link to Centre Point Silom to my friends for their consideration. They were unfamiliar with it - but promised they'd consider it....
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Not too blunt at all, OSB. But it's a bit difficult to describe. The Centre Point is not an American hotel chain, so it's not going to provide the sense of familiarity of a Hilton or Hyatt. It's not...
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Thanks again, Chi-Chi. I've let them know that I'm pretty much in their hands & will do whatever they wish. I feel they are so generous to urge me to go with them in the first place. I'm sort of...
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Hi all! I'm finally here in Thailand! Arrived in Chiang Rai on Saturday after spending a short night at an airport hotel in Bangkok. Took a long boat ride to go on the most interesting &...
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OSB, Great to hear from you. it sounds very exciting so far. You definitely have to post pictures when you get back!
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Wow, that sounds so interesting. I am sure I would have had to rest for the next week just to get over that elephant ride. How is hubby doing?
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Thanks for the from-the-scene reports, OSB. Glad you are having a good time.
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Simone, OSB left her husband at home, just traveling with two friends.I can't wait to see the photos, too, OSB. Keep having a great time.
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OSB - I am SO jealous! You're doing a lot of the things we would have done if we'd been able to do the trip last year. Keep having a wonderful time so I can keep on being jealous.
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Thanks GR. I was having nightmares about cracking bones. I know it had to do with OSB's husband and traveling. Have a great time OSB!
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